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AD04 USY

2004 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

62,270 mi
Last recorded62,270 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Fiat Punto56,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD04 USY
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2021 62,270 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2021 62,268 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Lower Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 60,408 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 3 Dec 2020 60,286 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened previously plated in a number of places (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Front suspension arms slightly corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside front brake hose incorrectly located but not fowling or twisted

Rear axle slightly corroded

Slight play in offside front strut top mount

Pass 27 Jun 2019 56,787 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear exhaust shield slightly corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2019 56,787 miles

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear exhaust shield slightly corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2018 54,942 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 54,942 miles

Offside Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 52,209 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 52,209 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Tracking Recommended

Pass 3 Aug 2016 49,127 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Aug 2016 49,127 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Jul 2016 49,102 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 37,498 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 32,674 miles

0/s n/s front doors outer handles STICKY LUBRICATE/front discs 0/s n/s OVERHEATED/sligt det ff/r susp r/bushes/f/r sub frames rusty VERY/f/r susp rusty VERY/tank straps VERY rusty/exhaust rusty/f/r b/hoses rusty/front 0/s n/s struts rusty/rack noisy/

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 19 Jun 2012 32,674 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame fractured (2.4.G.1)

0/s n/s front doors outer handles STICKY LUBRICATE/front discs 0/s n/s OVERHEATED/sligt det ff/r susp r/bushes/f/r sub frames rusty VERY/f/r susp rusty VERY/tank straps VERY rusty/exhaust rusty/f/r b/hoses rusty/front 0/s n/s struts rusty/rack noisy/

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 32,049 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

ront discs worn 0/s n/s adly corroded REPLACE/f/r b/hoses rusty/door handles sticky/f//r susp rusty/slight det f/r susp r/bushes/exhaust rotten/tank straps rusty/

Fail 21 Jun 2011 32,049 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

ront discs worn 0/s n/s adly corroded REPLACE/f/r b/hoses rusty/door handles sticky/f//r susp rusty/slight det f/r susp r/bushes/exhaust rotten/tank straps rusty/

Pass 22 Jun 2010 30,655 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 28,227 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

f/r b/hoses rusty/f/r susp rusty/slight dety f/r susp r/bushes/rack noisy MONITOR/

Pass 16 Jun 2008 26,238 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust rusty FRONT/f/r susp rusty/slight det f.r susp r/bushes./

Pass 19 Jun 2007 24,086 miles

Exhaust rusty †slight leak rear box MONITOR †rack noisy MONITOR

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto?

Based on 6,712,102 MOT tests across 579,551 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
5,424
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
579,551
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 377,326
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 231,791
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 192,244
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 186,022
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 146,383
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AD04 USY is a 2004 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

Across all 2004 Fiat Punto models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 56,088 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Fiat Punto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 377,326 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AD04 USY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 22 years old, this Fiat Punto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AD04 USY is a 2004 Fiat Punto, first registered on 22 June 2004.

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